Alberto Santibanez-Gallerani

Alberto S. Gallerani is a medical doctor and a plastic surgeon. Born La Serna, Chile October 1, 1965. Currently Dr. Gallerani is The Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Medici Institute for Plastic Surgery and the Medici Institute Medical Spa located in Miami and New York. Dr. Gallerani received his Medical Degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He was Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital 2004 His medical and professional career includes post graduate advanced degrees from Harvard Medical School. He is a voluntary professor of Anatomy at The University of Miami and an adjunct professor of Plastic Surgery for Ross University Medical School. Creator of the "MEDICI STAR BREAST LIFT" as seen on channel 7 news, The Best of South Florida and in "NEW BEAUTY MAGAZINE" - The only internal bra breast lift without traditional scars.

Medici Institute for Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa

In the enclave of Miami known as, Aventura, Florida is a full service spa that has a confidential list of Elite International clientel that includes CEO's of International companies (South America, Russia and Europe), actors, writers, fashion and beauty editors and models. The who's who of the Miami and New York social scenes have been known to secure appoitments with Dr. Alberto S. Gallerani months in advance for beautiful natural results, extreme privacy and confidentiality. Dr. Gallerani is most noted for his world famous "MEDICI STAR BREAST LIFT" and the research he performed at UCLA with "Dr. Louis Ignarro" , " [ nobel prize] " laurette.

Alberto S. Gallerani, M.D. Education

2003-2004 Chief Resident Plastic Surgery. JMH/University of Miami , School of Medicine .

2002-2003 Resident Plastic Surgery. JMH/ "University of Miami" , School of Medicine .

2001-2002 Chief Resident-General Surgery. University of Nevada , School of Medicine .

1997-2001 Resident-General Surgery. "University of Nevada" "UNLV" , School of Medicine .

1998-1999 Research Fellow/ Department of Surgery. University of Nevada , School of Medicine .

1996-1997 Internship-General Surgery. University of Nevada , School of Medicine .

1995-1996 Internship-Internal Medicine. Scripps-Green Clinic and Research Foundation.

Medical Education:

1991-1995 "UCLA School of Medicine". Degree: M.D., June 1995.

1991-1995 Research Medical Thesis. Dean's Scholar for Excellence in Research. Mentor : Dr. L.J Ignarro, ( "Nobel Prize" in Medicine 1998)

Undergraduate Education:

June 1991 University of California , Davis . Degree - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physiology. Awards: Outstanding Leadership Award.

1984 - 1986 California State University, Fresno . Major: Chemistry.

Book Chapter Publications

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Facelift , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edition.

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Browlift , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edition.

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Liposuction , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edition.

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Abdominoplasty , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edition.

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Blepharoplasty , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edition.

2005 AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Breast Augmentation , Plastic Surgery Pearl 's of Wisdom, First Edit.

Publications

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, S. Thaller . Improved Bi-laminated Membrane Incorporation With Sub-atmosphereic Pressure Therapy . Journal of Craniofacial ( Pending ).

AS Santibañez-Gallerani , MB . Armstrong, "Seth R. Thaller, M.D." ,. Improved Esthetic Results with Fine-Tip Dermabond Application Technique . Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2004 Sept;15(5):890-2.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, D Marshall, A Duarte , SJ Melnick, S. Thaller . Should Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn In Children be Excised?: A Study of 757 Cases, and Literature Review . "Journal of Craniofacial" Sept;14(5):658-60.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, AE Barber, S Williams, S Davis , Y Zao, GT Shires. Improved Survival With Early Fluid Administration Following Hemorrhagic Shock . "World Journal of Surgery" .2001 May; 25(5) 592-7.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani,M.D., AE Barber, S Williams, S Davis , Y Zao, GT Shires. Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition Protects Hepatic Integrity In Hemorrhagic Shock . Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.2000 Sept-Oct; 4(5):536-41.

AS Santibañez-Gallerani, M.D. AE Barber, S Williams, Y Zao, GT Shires. Hepatic Integrity Dependent on Matrix Metalloproteinase inhibition, not Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha or Different bleeding Rates . J. Surgical Research. May15; 90(2): 156-60.

R Sarkar, HA Gelabert, KR Mohiuddin, DK Thakor, AS Santibañez-Gallerani. Effect of Cigarette Smoke on Endothelial Regeneration in-vivo and Nitric Oxide Levels. Journal of Surgical Research. March 1999. 82(1): 43-7.

Nene, S., Gelabert, H.A., Moore, W.S., Quinones-Baldrich, W., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S. Ignarro, L.J. Cigarette Smoking Increases Endothelial-Derived Vasorelaxation in the Rat Carotid Artery in a Dose-Dependent Manner . Journal of Surgical Research. August 1997. 71: 101-106.

Fronek, J., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S. The Injured Knee: Approaches in the Primary Care Setting . Hospital Medicine. April 1996. 32(4): 17-30.

Blanche, C., Santibañez-Gallerani, A.S: Technique to Protect the Internal Mammary Artery Pedicle. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. December 1995. 60(6): 1824-25.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Matsubara, G.: Effect of High Dose of Cimetidine on Pulmonary Extravascular Water After Acute Smoke Inhalation Injury. Journal of Burncare and Rehabilitation. November 1986. 7(6): 484-489.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Kodama, K, Ness , V., Grubbs, D.: Smoke Inhalation Model for Lung Permeability Studies. Journal of Trauma. February 1986. 26(2): 153-156.

Rowland, R., Yamaguchi, K., Santibañez, A.S., Rahimian, J.: Early Detection of Extravascular Lung Water in an Inhalation Injury Animal Model. Burns - The Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. October 1986. 12(7): 457-460.

Awards

2004 State of Florida Resident of The Year Finalist . Florida Medical Business Awards.

2002 Outstanding Resident Award, University of Nevada School of Medicine .

2002 Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award.

2002 Excellence in Research . American College of Surgeons , Nevada Chapter.

2001 Excellence in Research . American College of Surgeons , Nevada Chapter.

1999 First place in Basic Science Research Residents' Trauma Paper Competition.

1995 Dean's Scholar for Excellence in Research , Department of Pharmacology and Division of Vascular Surgery. UCLA School of Medicine.

1995 Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Medicine . GATE Pharmaceuticals.

1995 Excellence in Research . Western Student Medical Research Committee.

1993 Ciba-Geigy Award for Outstanding Community Service.

1993 Outstanding Class Service Award. UCLA School of Medicine.

1993 Outstanding Leadership and Service Award . UCLA School of Medicine.

1993 B'nai B'rith Hillel Scholarship .

1992 B'nai B'rith Hillel Scholarship .

1991 B'nai B'rith Hillel Scholarship.

1991 University of California Regents Scholarship .

1991 Outstanding Leadership Award. Leadership Institute, University of California , Davis.

Artistic Awards

1991 "Sleeping in Darkness" Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit University of California .

1990 "Pursuit of the Stars" Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit University of California .

1986 "Objects in Space" 2nd Place . Photographic Exhibit. California State University , Fresno .

1984 "Raiz Invisible" Wood/Clay medium. Sculpture Exhibit Chilean Metropolitan Competition.

1982 "War Bird" Metal. 1st prize. Sculpture Exhibit Chilean Metropolitan Competition

Leadership/Professional Affiliations

1996-1997 Member . American Medical Association (AMA).

1992-1995 Co-President . American Medical Student Association (AMSA). UCLA School of Medicine ('95).

1992-1993 President. Medical Education Task Force (AMSA). UCLA School of Medicine ('95)

1991-1995 Director/Coordinator . Educational Enhancement Committee. UCLA School of Medicine ('95)

1991-1995 Co-Director . Chicano/Latino Medical Student Association (CMSA).

1989-1991 Coordinator. Cardiac Physiology- Weekly Journal. University of California , Davis.

1989-1991 CEO. Pre-Health President's Council. University of California , Davis.

1989-1990 Elected Representative. Leadership Institute of the University of California , Davis .

1988-1990 Co-Director. Chicanos in Health Education (CHE). University of California , Davis.

Personal Life

• Lives and works NYC and Miami

• Distance Cyclist and avid scupltor and painter. Shows his paintings and sculptures at local and international galleries.